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Wcycc Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk
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Wcycc Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk

Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Aug 08, 2026
Running

About this race

The 2026 W. C. Young Community Center Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk Race is in commemoration of the 163rd anniversary of when the news of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation reached the enslaved people in Kentucky and Tennessee, on August 8, 1863. This celebratory race is part of a week of events centered on reflection, freedom, family, fellowship, education, health & wellness, justice, equality, and fortitude.  The scenic route begins and ends at the Robert Coleman Park, at 1100 Walter Jetton Blvd, in the heart of the Southside of Paducah, KY.  Join us for an invigorating day of fitness and fun!

Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Wcycc Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5.1K featuring a flat and fast course in Paducah.

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5K Run/Walk

While the event registration is free, donations greatly appreciated and commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase.

Aug 08, 2026 5.1K 7:00 AM
Free
Open

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

While the event registration is free, donations greatly appreciated and commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase.

Aug 08, 2026 5.1K 5:00 AM
Free
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for August in Paducah.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 23.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 31.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 23.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 40.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
12.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Paducah

Wcycc Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk takes place in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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